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Why are Yama temples few in number?
After browsing this question on Brahma temples. I was wondering why even Yama temples are very few in the world. Yama is the god that determines whether a person(soul) is sent to Swarga lok (Heaven) or Naraka lok (Hell). Hence I assume that Yama…
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On what basis are 4 mahavakyas chosen?
There are many upanishadic statements.
I want to know why these four only are considered mahavakyas?
Prajnanam Brahma (प्रज्ञानम् ब्रह्म)
Aham Brahma Asmi (अहम् ब्रह्म अस्मि)
Tat Tvam Asi (तत् त्वम् असि)
Ayam Atma Brahma (अयम् आत्मा…
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Is there other technique which Lord Krishna has given in Gita to keep our mind steady?
What are the techniques of controlling the mind Lord Krishna has mentioned in the Bhagavad Gita?
Some ISKCON member has told me - "Chant Hare Krishna mantra"
As you know that would be very difficult for a person doing job or studying in a…
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What is the history behind celebrating Tulsi Vivah?
What is the history behind celebrating Tulsi Vivah and What are the correct ways follows to do the Tulsi Vivah Pujan?
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Is liberation possible only through a human birth?
In the Gita we see that even after the attainment of any loka one has to come back (as a human being) - Aabrahma bhuvanallokaah (8.16) and Ksheene punye martya lokam vishanti (9.21).
It seems therefore that liberation/moksha is possible only during…
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Why one should worship God?
I am looking for exact purpose/reason on why one should worship God? Is it because we are in god's depth as he offered us a life or is it just because god is supreme, creator of world around us?
Is this reason or purpose explained in any scriptures?
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Slokas about discipline in Mahabaratha
It is well known that many people in Mahabaratha such as Bhishma, Drona, Arjuna, Duryodhana, Karna, Abhimanyu etc., are experts in certain fields.
In order to gain such expertise, there should be a lot of discipline. Is there any sloka in…
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What are levels (types) of Narakas?
Our scriptures describe about 28 types of Narakas, what are they and what are there levels?
Here with levels I want clarification on which Naraka is considered bad to worst in punishments?
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Why worship, respect and do pradikshna for Rahu and Ketu?
Rahu and Ketu are part of a demon who fraudulently became immortal. But why respect them and do their pradikshna in temple? I am looking for an answer which says more then “to avoid negative influence from Rahu and Ketu they should be worshipped”?
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Is Janeva (Yajñopavītam or sacred thread) limited to Brahmins only?
I heard a lot about the power of Janeva (Yajñopavītam or sacred thread), a small cloth string worn on the shoulders across the hands.
When chatting with some Brahmins, I found them suggesting that it is restricted to Brahmins only. Is it true?
While…
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Do any other scriptures mention Brahma Tirtha, bathing where non-Brahmins become Brahmins?
Mahabharat, Vana parva, tirtha-yatra parva https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/book/the-mahabharata-third-book/d/doc7362.html. Says:
One should next proceed to the excellent tirtha of Brahma. Bathing there, a person, of the (three) inferior orders,…
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How many of the Divya Desams are the sites of Sri Vaishnava Temples?
The Alwars (also spelled Azhwars) are a group of 12 ancient Vaishnava saints who lived in Tamil Nadu and are famous for their poetry in praise of Vishnu. The Alwars are crucially important figures in the development of Vaishnavism; it is the…
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Was Lord Hanuman born in Sumeru? Where is that place? Is it renamed recently?
Where is Sumeru? I have been reading about Hindu Cosmology of seven continents and in that I came across Mount Sumeru. Where is it? Is it the birth place of Hanuman?
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Did Lord Shiva first teach Tripura rahasya to Lord Vishnu or his avatar Dattatreya?
Tripura Rahasya is considered one of the important books that expounded Advaita Vedanta philosophy.
As per the introduction given in the book "Tripura Rahasya" by Sri Munagala S. Venkataramaiah of Ramanasramam; it is said that
"Mahaadeeva…
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How does the Yogi Remember his previous births?
The Yogi has the knowledge of all incarnations.
How does he dissolve the veils of separation from one incarnation to the next?
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